County of Haliburton and HHHS welcome new ED physician

The County of Haliburton and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Bohra, Emergency Medicine Specialist to the team.

Dr. Bohra, an emergency room specialist from the United Kingdom, responded to a physician recruitment advertisement last fall and visited the Haliburton Highlands in February with his spouse. Thanks to his visit, interactions with the team, and the warm welcome Dr. Bohra and his family experienced, he is excited to join HHHS in May.

“On behalf of The County of Haliburton, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Bohra to our region and our local healthcare services team,” said Liz Danielsen, Warden for Haliburton County. “The addition of Dr. Bohra will result in improved access to local health care for our residents and visitors to the County.”

Although Dr. Bohra will not be practicing as a family physician at this time, his four-year commitment as an Emergency Department Physician will have a profound impact on the Highlands. His passion for healthcare, calm demeanor, and excitement to contribute positively to the community will no doubt leave a lasting impression. 

Dr. Bohra said it was the welcoming attitude of the Haliburton Highlands that drew him to the position and inspired him.

“I think it’s high time for me to serve the community with respect and dignity, the same way I would wish for myself,” said Dr. Bohra.

This successful recruitment is the result of a team effort over many months between the Chief of Staff at HHHS; Dr. Keith Hay and The County’s Physician Recruitment Coordinator; Wendy Welch. As we know, Physician recruitment is very challenging in this current competitive market, thus ensuring that we take a collaborative and innovative approach helps to bring incredible talent like Dr. Bohra to the Highlands.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bohra to the HHHS team and to The County of Haliburton

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For more information please contact:

Liz Danielsen

Warden, County of Haliburton

ldanielsen@algonquinhighlands.ca